Newfoundland & Labrador · Grade 3
Social Studies, Grade 3
Newfoundland & Labrador’s Grade 3 social studies course, from Social Studies Concepts and Skills - 1. Inquiry and Research to Geography - 6. People, Place, and Environment.
- Units
- 7
- Lessons
- 10
- Skills
- 20
- Provincial exam
- None
- Official curriculum
- gov.nl.ca
Unit by unit
Every skill in the course, numbered by unit.
Unit 1 · 2 skills
Social Studies Concepts and Skills - 1. Inquiry and Research
The Tools of Inquiry
Using an inquiry model
I can use an inquiry model to ask questions and find answers about my province.
Skill 1.1
Forms of analysis and critical thinking
I can use forms of analysis and make careful judgements based on criteria.
Skill 1.2
The official wording · 2 outcomes
- 1.1
- Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing concepts from the social sciences
- 1.2
- Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing concepts from the social sciences
Key ideas
Inquiry begins with meaningful questions.
We locate and select appropriate sources.
We interpret the ideas of others and form reasoned opinions.
We present our ideas to others.
Forms of analysis include using information and making comparisons.
Watch out for
- Thinking inquiry is looking up one fact - it explores real questions.
- Thinking any source works - we select appropriate ones.
- Thinking there is always one obvious answer - critical thinking weighs options.
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Unit 2 · 2 skills
Anthropology - 2. Civic Engagement
Positive Interactions Among People
Positive interactions and stereotyping
I can explain what makes interactions positive and how stereotyping affects people.
Skill 2.1
Taking action to promote positive interactions
I can plan and carry out an action that promotes positive interactions.
Skill 2.2
The official wording · 2 outcomes
- 2.1
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting positive interactions among people
- 2.2
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting positive interactions among people
Key ideas
Positive interactions are beneficial, free of conflict, and built on trust and respect.
People show positive interactions at work, events, and in volunteering.
A stereotype is an unfair fixed idea about a group.
Stereotypes make it hard to have truly positive interactions.
We can take action to promote positive interactions.
Watch out for
- Thinking stereotypes are harmless - they harm positive interactions.
- Thinking positive interaction just means being quiet - it means trust and respect.
- Thinking projects just happen - they follow a plan.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
Unit 3 · 2 skills
Anthropology - 3. Culture and Diversity
How People Express Their Culture
Ways people express culture
I can describe ways people express their culture.
Skill 3.1
How and why culture changes over time
I can explain how and why culture changes over time.
Skill 3.2
The official wording · 2 outcomes
- 3.1
- Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of culture within Newfoundland and Labrador
- 3.2
- Demonstrate an understanding of the diversity of culture within Newfoundland and Labrador
Key ideas
Culture is a people's way of life.
People express culture through music, food, stories, and art.
Some expressions are unique to a culture, like Innu Tea Dolls.
Cultural expressions reveal what is important to a group.
Culture is constantly changing.
Watch out for
- Thinking culture is only one thing - it is expressed in many ways.
- Thinking all cultural expressions are the same - some are unique to a group.
- Thinking culture stays the same forever - it changes.
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Unit 4 · 2 skills
Anthropology - 4. People, Place, and Environment
The Peoples of Our Province
The various peoples of our province
I can identify the various peoples who make up my province.
Skill 4.1
Why people migrate and how diversity changes
I can explain why people migrate and how the province's diversity has changed over time.
Skill 4.2
The official wording · 2 outcomes
- 4.1
- Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural diversity of Newfoundland and Labrador
- 4.2
- Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural diversity of Newfoundland and Labrador
Key ideas
The population of Newfoundland and Labrador is diverse.
Recent immigrants and newcomers relocated here recently.
Past immigrants' families arrived over the past centuries.
Indigenous Peoples' ancestors lived here for thousands of years, over 9000 years ago.
People migrate for reasons like work, opportunity, family, and safety.
Watch out for
- Thinking everyone arrived recently - Indigenous Peoples have lived here for thousands of years.
- Thinking the province has only one kind of people - it is diverse.
- Thinking people move for no reason - there are push and pull factors.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
Unit 5 · 4 skills
Civics - 5. Civic Engagement
Being a Citizen
What it means to be an active citizen
I can explain what it means to be an active citizen.
Skill 5.1
Rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens
I can name key rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens.
Skill 5.2
Participating in Public Decisions
Methods of decision-making
I can describe methods of decision-making like majority vote and consensus.
Skill 5.3
Influencing public decisions
I can explain how people can influence public decisions.
Skill 5.4
The official wording · 4 outcomes
- 5.1
- Demonstrate an understanding of citizenship
- 5.2
- Demonstrate an understanding of citizenship
- 5.3
- Demonstrate an understanding of how citizens can participate in public decision making
- 5.4
- Demonstrate an understanding of how citizens can participate in public decision making
Key ideas
A citizen belongs to a community and has rights and responsibilities.
Groups make decisions in different ways.
An active citizen does more than the minimum.
Majority vote means the choice with the most votes wins.
Active citizens help others and get involved.
Watch out for
- Thinking a citizen only pays taxes and obeys laws - active citizens do more.
- Thinking there is only one way to decide - there are several methods.
- Thinking only famous people are active citizens - anyone can be.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
Unit 6 · 2 skills
Politics - 7. Citizenship, Power, and Governance
Why We Have Government
The purpose of laws
I can explain the purpose of laws and how they differ from rules.
Skill 6.1
Levels of government and the provincial government
I can name the levels of government in my province and explain how the provincial government works.
Skill 6.2
The official wording · 2 outcomes
- 6.1
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of government
- 6.2
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of government
Key ideas
Rules apply to some people at particular times or places.
Laws apply to all people at all times.
Laws help people live together in harmony.
Without rules and laws, it would be hard to live together peacefully.
Government helps people live together peacefully and provides needs and wants.
Watch out for
- Thinking rules and laws are the same - laws apply to everyone all the time.
- Thinking laws just limit us - they help everyone live together.
- Thinking there is only one government - there are several levels.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
Unit 7 · 6 skills
Geography - 6. People, Place, and Environment
Where Newfoundland and Labrador Is
Using the concept of location
I can describe a location using maps and directions.
Skill 7.1
Describing where our province is
I can describe where Newfoundland and Labrador is in the world.
Skill 7.2
The Geographic Features of Our Province
Landforms and bodies of water
I can locate and describe major landforms and bodies of water in my province.
Skill 7.3
Climate and vegetation
I can describe the province's climate and vegetation and how they relate.
Skill 7.4
Where People Live
Rural and urban communities
I can tell a rural community from an urban one and describe each.
Skill 7.5
Factors that affect where people live
I can explain factors that affect where people live.
Skill 7.6
The official wording · 6 outcomes
- 7.1
- Demonstrate an understanding of the geographic location of Newfoundland and Labrador
- 7.2
- Demonstrate an understanding of the geographic location of Newfoundland and Labrador
- 7.3
- Demonstrate an understanding of the geographic features of Newfoundland and Labrador
- 7.4
- Demonstrate an understanding of the geographic features of Newfoundland and Labrador
- 7.5
- Demonstrate an understanding of the population distribution of Newfoundland and Labrador
- 7.6
- Demonstrate an understanding of the population distribution of Newfoundland and Labrador
Key ideas
Every place has a location.
The province has many landforms and bodies of water.
Urban areas have many people living close together.
Location can be absolute (a fixed marker) or relative (in relation to something).
Bodies of water include lakes, rivers, oceans, bays, and straits.
Watch out for
- Thinking location is only an address - it can be described relative to other places.
- Thinking all water forms are the same - lakes, rivers, and bays differ.
- Thinking one type is better - both have special significance.
Every skill’s key ideas, worked examples and checks are in MapleMind.Practise this unit
Plan the term
Pick your term and the days you study. Each unit gets its share of the weeks and comes back a week later for a review. The last two weeks go over the whole course.
The official curriculum
This page follows Newfoundland & Labrador’s own curriculum for Social Studies, Grade 3.
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Questions about Social Studies, Grade 3
What is Social Studies, Grade 3?
Newfoundland & Labrador’s Grade 3 social studies course: 7 units and 20 skills, from Social Studies Concepts and Skills - 1. Inquiry and Research to Geography - 6. People, Place, and Environment.
What units are in Social Studies, Grade 3?
1. Social Studies Concepts and Skills - 1. Inquiry and Research, 2. Anthropology - 2. Civic Engagement, 3. Anthropology - 3. Culture and Diversity, 4. Anthropology - 4. People, Place, and Environment, 5. Civics - 5. Civic Engagement, 6. Politics - 7. Citizenship, Power, and Governance and 7. Geography - 6. People, Place, and Environment.
Is there a provincial exam for Social Studies, Grade 3?
No. Newfoundland & Labrador gives no provincial exam for Social Studies, Grade 3.
What comes after Social Studies, Grade 3?
Social Studies, Grade 4.
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